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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.04 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.04 and 192.88 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.04 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.04 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.04 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 73,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,302.12/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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