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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.55 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.55 and 92.43 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.55 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.55 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.55 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 38,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132.00/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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