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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 413.35 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 413.35 and 83.19 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 413.35 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/413.35 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 413.35 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 34,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.17/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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