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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 412.98 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 412.98 and 131.08 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 412.98 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/412.98 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 412.98 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 54,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.42/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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