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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 413.20 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 413.20 and 92.88 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 413.20 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/413.20 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 413.20 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 38,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,378.02/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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