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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 379.01 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 379.01 and 192.13 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 379.01 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/379.01 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 379.01 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 72,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,819.19/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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