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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 379.62 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 379.62 and 192.37 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 379.62 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/379.62 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 379.62 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 73,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,027.50/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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