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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.29 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.29 and 92.27 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.29 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.29 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.29 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 38,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039.48/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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