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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 413.49 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 413.49 and 93.11 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 413.49 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/413.49 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 413.49 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 38,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,497.99/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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