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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 413.26 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 413.26 and 131.13 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 413.26 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/413.26 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 413.26 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 54,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188.06/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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