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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 412.02 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 412.02 and 92.04 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 412.02 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/412.02 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 412.02 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 37,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922.32/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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