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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 380.04 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 380.04 and 192.66 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 380.04 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/380.04 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 380.04 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 73,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218.51/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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