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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 412.92 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 412.92 and 131.10 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 412.92 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/412.92 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 412.92 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 54,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.81/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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