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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.84 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.84 and 93.33 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.84 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.84 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.84 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 38,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623.22/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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