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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.62 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.62 and 92.45 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.62 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.62 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.62 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 38,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.72/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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