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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 369.09 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 369.09 and 192.11 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 369.09 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/369.09 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 369.09 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 70,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,904.03/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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