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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 413.13 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 413.13 and 131.10 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 413.13 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/413.13 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 413.13 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 54,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,161.34/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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