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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 412.41 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 412.41 and 92.29 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 412.41 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/412.41 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 412.41 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 38,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,062.05/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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