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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 412.97 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 412.97 and 92.70 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 412.97 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/412.97 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 412.97 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 38,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282.55/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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