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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 413.22 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 413.22 and 131.48 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 413.22 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/413.22 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 413.22 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 54,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330.17/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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