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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 413 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 413 and 112.92 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 413 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/413 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 413 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 46,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635.96/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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