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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 412.96 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 412.96 and 92.64 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 412.96 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/412.96 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 412.96 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 38,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,256.61/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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