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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 413.33 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 413.33 and 131.25 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 413.33 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/413.33 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 413.33 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 54,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248.91/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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