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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.92 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.92 and 92.13 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.92 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.92 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.92 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 38,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318.71/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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