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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 413.79 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 413.79 and 93.27 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 413.79 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/413.79 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 413.79 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 38,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594.19/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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