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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 413.05 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 413.05 and 92.87 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 413.05 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/413.05 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 413.05 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 38,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.95/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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