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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 412.05 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 412.05 and 92.05 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 412.05 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/412.05 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 412.05 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 37,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929.20/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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