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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.32 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.32 and 75.90 is: 113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.32 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.32 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.32 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 28,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107.29/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.84

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