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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 370.29 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 370.29 and 92.72 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 370.29 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/370.29 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 370.29 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 34,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,334.56/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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