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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 412 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 412 and 92.04 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 412 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/412 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 412 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 37,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920.48/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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