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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 413.07 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 413.07 and 130.98 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 413.07 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/413.07 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 413.07 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 54,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103.91/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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