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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 414.16 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 414.16 and 113.92 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 414.16 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/414.16 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 414.16 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 47,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181.11/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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