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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 412.36 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 412.36 and 92.32 is: 138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 412.36 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/412.36 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 412.36 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 38,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069.08/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.49

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