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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 412.05 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 412.05 and 92.10 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 412.05 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/412.05 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 412.05 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 37,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949.81/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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