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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 412.64 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 412.64 and 92.53 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 412.64 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/412.64 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 412.64 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 38,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179.05/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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