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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.19 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.19 and 92.17 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.19 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.19 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.19 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 37,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.95/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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