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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.87 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.87 and 192.02 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.87 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.87 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.87 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 71,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021.95/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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