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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 369.92 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 369.92 and 192.48 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 369.92 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/369.92 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 369.92 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 71,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202.20/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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