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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.52 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.52 and 192.23 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.52 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.52 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.52 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 72,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,952.27/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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