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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 413.08 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 413.08 and 92.78 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 413.08 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/413.08 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 413.08 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 38,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.15/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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