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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 412.96 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 412.96 and 92.71 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 412.96 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/412.96 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 412.96 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 38,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285.06/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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