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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 369.03 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 369.03 and 192.02 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 369.03 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/369.03 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 369.03 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 70,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,861.14/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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