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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.53, 413.28 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.53, 413.28 and 92.92 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.53 : 413.28 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.53/413.28 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.53x = 413.28 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.53x = 38,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.94/275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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