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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 375.51 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 375.51 and 192 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 375.51 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/375.51 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 375.51 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 72,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,097.92/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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