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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 413.02 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 413.02 and 92.72 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 413.02 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/413.02 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 413.02 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 38,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295.46/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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