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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 413.14 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 413.14 and 92.83 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 413.14 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/413.14 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 413.14 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 38,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353.08/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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