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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 412.56 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 412.56 and 92.41 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 412.56 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/412.56 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 412.56 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 38,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124.67/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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