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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 413.04 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 413.04 and 131.04 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 413.04 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/413.04 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 413.04 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 54,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124.76/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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