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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 379.99 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 379.99 and 192.63 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 379.99 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/379.99 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 379.99 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 73,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197.47/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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