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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 379.98 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 379.98 and 192.65 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 379.98 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/379.98 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 379.98 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 73,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,204.10/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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