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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 412.79 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 412.79 and 92.60 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 412.79 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/412.79 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 412.79 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 38,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,224.35/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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