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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 413.45 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 413.45 and 93.05 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 413.45 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/413.45 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 413.45 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 38,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471.24/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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