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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.02 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.02 and 192.06 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.02 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.02 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.02 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 72,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,794.58/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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