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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.06 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.06 and 92.12 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.06 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.06 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.06 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 37,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.97/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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