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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 368.85 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 368.85 and 192.36 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 368.85 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/368.85 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 368.85 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 70,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,951.99/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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