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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.15 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.15 and 92.20 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.15 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.15 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.15 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 38,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000.23/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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