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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 413.21 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 413.21 and 92.87 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 413.21 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/413.21 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 413.21 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 38,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,374.81/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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