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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 379.35 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 379.35 and 192.09 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 379.35 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/379.35 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 379.35 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 72,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,869.34/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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