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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 412.79 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 412.79 and 92.61 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 412.79 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/412.79 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 412.79 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 38,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228.48/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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