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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 413 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 413 and 92.77 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 413 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/413 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 413 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 38,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,311.95/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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