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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 412.04 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 412.04 and 92.11 is: 138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 412.04 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/412.04 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 412.04 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 37,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953.62/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.18

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