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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.18 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.18 and 92.73 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.18 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.18 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.18 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 34,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.79/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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