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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 413.36 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 413.36 and 92.94 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 413.36 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/413.36 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 413.36 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 38,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,417.21/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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