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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 381.04 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 381.04 and 192.91 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 381.04 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/381.04 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 381.04 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 73,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,506.91/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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