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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 412.89 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 412.89 and 92.70 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 412.89 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/412.89 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 412.89 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 38,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,274.90/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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