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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.60 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.60 and 192.56 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.60 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.60 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.60 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 71,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,170.18/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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