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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 370.88 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 370.88 and 192.78 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 370.88 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/370.88 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 370.88 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 71,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.01/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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