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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 412.29 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 412.29 and 92.28 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 412.29 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/412.29 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 412.29 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 38,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046.12/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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