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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 368.52 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 368.52 and 192.28 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 368.52 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/368.52 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 368.52 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 70,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,859.03/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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