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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 379.68 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 379.68 and 192.30 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 379.68 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/379.68 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 379.68 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 73,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,012.46/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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