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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 379.69 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 379.69 and 192.26 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 379.69 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/379.69 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 379.69 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 72,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999.45/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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