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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 413.23 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 413.23 and 131.17 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 413.23 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/413.23 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 413.23 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 54,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203.38/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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