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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 412.89 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 412.89 and 92.62 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 412.89 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/412.89 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 412.89 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 38,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241.87/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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