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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.29 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.29 and 92.34 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.29 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.29 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.29 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 38,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070.86/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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