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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 413.28 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 413.28 and 131.18 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 413.28 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/413.28 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 413.28 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 54,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214.07/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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