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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 416.79 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 416.79 and 92.75 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 416.79 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/416.79 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 416.79 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 38,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657.27/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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