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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 380.43 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 380.43 and 192.85 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 380.43 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/380.43 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 380.43 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 73,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,364.97/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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