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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.91 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.91 and 93.24 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.91 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.91 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.91 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 38,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,592.97/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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