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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 369.90 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 369.90 and 192.50 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 369.90 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/369.90 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 369.90 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 71,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,205.75/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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