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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.80 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.80 and 131.04 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.80 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.80 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.80 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 54,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093.31/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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