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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413.61 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413.61 and 131.38 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413.61 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413.61 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413.61 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 54,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,340.08/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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