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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 412.22 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 412.22 and 92.13 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 412.22 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/412.22 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 412.22 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 37,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977.37/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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