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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 412.85 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 412.85 and 92.66 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 412.85 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/412.85 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 412.85 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 38,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252.15/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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