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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.39 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.39 and 192.77 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.39 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.39 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.39 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 73,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,327.78/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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