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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 413.18 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 413.18 and 131.06 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 413.18 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/413.18 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 413.18 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 54,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.37/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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