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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 413.24 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 413.24 and 92.89 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 413.24 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/413.24 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 413.24 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 38,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,385.86/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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