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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 413.81 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 413.81 and 93.29 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 413.81 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/413.81 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 413.81 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 38,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604.33/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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