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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.39, 379.39 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.39, 379.39 and 192.35 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.39 : 379.39 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.39/379.39 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.39x = 379.39 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.39x = 72,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,974.70/275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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