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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 413.61 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 413.61 and 131.56 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 413.61 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/413.61 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 413.61 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 54,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.53/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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