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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 413.37 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 413.37 and 131.18 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 413.37 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/413.37 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 413.37 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 54,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223.81/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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