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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.55 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.55 and 93.09 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.55 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.55 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.55 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 38,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,497.37/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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