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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.86 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.86 and 92.58 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.86 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.86 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.86 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 38,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222.58/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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