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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 413.39 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 413.39 and 92.99 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 413.39 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/413.39 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 413.39 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 38,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441.14/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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