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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 412.08 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 412.08 and 92.04 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 412.08 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/412.08 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 412.08 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 37,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927.84/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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