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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 380.14 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 380.14 and 192.68 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 380.14 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/380.14 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 380.14 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 73,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,245.38/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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