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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 380.42 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 380.42 and 192.84 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 380.42 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/380.42 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 380.42 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 73,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,361.38/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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