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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.59 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.59 and 192.53 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.59 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.59 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.59 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 71,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,157.12/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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