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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 413.36 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 413.36 and 131.16 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 413.36 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/413.36 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 413.36 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 54,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216.30/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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