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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 413.11 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 413.11 and 92.82 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 413.11 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/413.11 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 413.11 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 38,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344.87/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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