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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.43 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.43 and 92.31 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.43 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.43 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.43 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 38,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069.41/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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