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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 412.76 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 412.76 and 92.65 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 412.76 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/412.76 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 412.76 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 38,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,242.21/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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