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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.64 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.64 and 131.37 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.64 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.64 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.64 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 54,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,339.89/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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