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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 373.46 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 373.46 and 191.92 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 373.46 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/373.46 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 373.46 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 71,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,674.44/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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