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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 413.91 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 413.91 and 93.47 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 413.91 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/413.91 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 413.91 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 38,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686.10/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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