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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 412.38 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 412.38 and 92.35 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 412.38 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/412.38 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 412.38 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 38,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083.29/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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