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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 413.17 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 413.17 and 131.06 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 413.17 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/413.17 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 413.17 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 54,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150.77/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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