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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 412.54 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 412.54 and 92.51 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 412.54 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/412.54 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 412.54 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 38,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164.08/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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