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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.28 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.28 and 92.16 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.28 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.28 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.28 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 37,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.72/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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