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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 413.49 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 413.49 and 83.30 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 413.49 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/413.49 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 413.49 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 34,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.72/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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