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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.74 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.74 and 92.54 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.74 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.74 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.74 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 38,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192.90/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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