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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.44 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.44 and 192 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.44 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.44 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.44 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 72,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,852.48/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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