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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 413.58 and 83.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 413.58 and 83.39 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 413.58 = 83.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/413.58 = 83.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 413.58 × 83.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 34,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488.44/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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