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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.46 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.46 and 92.44 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.46 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.46 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.46 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 38,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127.80/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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