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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.64 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.64 and 93.18 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.64 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.64 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.64 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 38,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,542.98/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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