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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 413.04 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 413.04 and 131 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 413.04 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/413.04 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 413.04 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 54,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108.24/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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