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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 412.48 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 412.48 and 92.40 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 412.48 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/412.48 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 412.48 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 38,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.15/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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