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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.94 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.94 and 92.60 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.94 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.94 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.94 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 38,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238.24/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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