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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.74 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.74 and 192.52 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.74 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.74 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.74 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 73,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,107.54/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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