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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 381.11 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 381.11 and 192.96 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 381.11 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/381.11 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 381.11 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 73,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,538.99/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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