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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413.56 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413.56 and 83.32 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413.56 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413.56 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413.56 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 34,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457.82/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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