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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.86 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.86 and 93.32 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.86 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.86 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.86 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 38,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621.42/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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