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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 412.98 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 412.98 and 131.32 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 412.98 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/412.98 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 412.98 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 54,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232.53/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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