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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.17 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.17 and 92.89 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.17 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.17 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.17 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 38,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379.36/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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