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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 413.23 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 413.23 and 92.87 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 413.23 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/413.23 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 413.23 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 38,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376.21/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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