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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 368.94 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 368.94 and 192.23 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 368.94 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/368.94 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 368.94 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 70,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,920.38/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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