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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.54 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.54 and 192.28 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.54 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.54 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.54 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 72,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,977.95/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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