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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.83 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.83 and 93.25 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.83 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.83 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.83 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 38,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,587.11/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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