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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 379.59 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 379.59 and 192.51 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 379.59 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/379.59 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 379.59 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 73,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,074.87/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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