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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 413.07 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 413.07 and 130.99 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 413.07 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/413.07 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 413.07 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 54,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108.04/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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