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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 413.17 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 413.17 and 92.86 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 413.17 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/413.17 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 413.17 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 38,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366.97/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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