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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.45 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.45 and 92.49 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.45 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.45 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.45 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 38,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.98/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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