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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 380.55 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 380.55 and 192.99 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 380.55 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/380.55 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 380.55 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 73,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,442.34/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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