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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 413.97 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 413.97 and 93.37 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 413.97 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/413.97 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 413.97 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 38,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652.38/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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