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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 413.34 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 413.34 and 131.24 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 413.34 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/413.34 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 413.34 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 54,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246.74/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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