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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 413.76 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 413.76 and 93.32 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 413.76 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/413.76 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 413.76 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 38,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612.08/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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