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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 413.71 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 413.71 and 83.38 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 413.71 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/413.71 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 413.71 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 34,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.14/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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