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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.35 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.35 and 92.96 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.35 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.35 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.35 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 34,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.88/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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