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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 371.01 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 371.01 and 192.98 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 371.01 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/371.01 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 371.01 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 71,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,599.16/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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