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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 380.42 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 380.42 and 192.46 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 380.42 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/380.42 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 380.42 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 73,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215.63/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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