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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.55, 413.37 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.55, 413.37 and 92.90 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.55 : 413.37 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.55/413.37 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.55x = 413.37 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.55x = 38,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,401.61/275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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