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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.65 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.65 and 92.49 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.65 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.65 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.65 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 38,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.00/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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