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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 413.38 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 413.38 and 131.14 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 413.38 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/413.38 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 413.38 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 54,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210.65/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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