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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 380.31 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 380.31 and 192.87 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 380.31 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/380.31 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 380.31 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 73,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,350.39/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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