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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.29 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.29 and 92.30 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.29 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.29 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.29 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 38,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054.37/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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