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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.40 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.40 and 93.02 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.40 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.40 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.40 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 38,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456.24/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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