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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.92 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.92 and 193.28 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.92 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.92 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.92 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 73,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,624.22/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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