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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 380.38 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 380.38 and 192.76 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 380.38 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/380.38 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 380.38 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 73,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,322.05/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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