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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.06 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.06 and 192.64 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.06 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.06 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.06 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 73,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,214.76/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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