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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.02 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.02 and 192.08 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.02 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.02 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.02 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 72,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800.27/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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