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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 413.50 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 413.50 and 83.26 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 413.50 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/413.50 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 413.50 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 34,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428.01/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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