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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 412.76 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 412.76 and 92.56 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 412.76 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/412.76 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 412.76 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 38,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205.04/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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