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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 413.82 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 413.82 and 93.32 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 413.82 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/413.82 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 413.82 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 38,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.17/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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