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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.12 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.12 and 92.13 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.12 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.12 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.12 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 37,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.62/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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