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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.89, 380.08 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.89, 380.08 and 192.85 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.89 : 380.08 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.89/380.08 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.89x = 380.08 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.89x = 73,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,298.43/275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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