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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 379.44 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 379.44 and 192.24 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 379.44 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/379.44 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 379.44 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 72,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943.55/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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