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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 413.19 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 413.19 and 83.13 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 413.19 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/413.19 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 413.19 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 34,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,348.48/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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