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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413.57 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413.57 and 93.08 is: 139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413.57 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413.57 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413.57 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 38,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495.84/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.64

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