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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.85 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.85 and 92.66 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.85 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.85 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.85 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 38,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254.68/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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