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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 380.10 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 380.10 and 192.83 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 380.10 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/380.10 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 380.10 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 73,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,293.51/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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