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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 413.13 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 413.13 and 92.81 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 413.13 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/413.13 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 413.13 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 38,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344.17/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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