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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 412.88 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 412.88 and 92.66 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 412.88 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/412.88 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 412.88 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 38,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,255.63/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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