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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 412.92 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 412.92 and 131.04 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 412.92 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/412.92 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 412.92 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 54,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.04/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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