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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 413.94 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 413.94 and 83.61 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 413.94 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/413.94 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 413.94 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 34,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,609.52/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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