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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.28 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.28 and 192.12 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.28 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.28 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.28 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 72,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866.31/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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