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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 379.74 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 379.74 and 192.33 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 379.74 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/379.74 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 379.74 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 73,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035.39/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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