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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.77, 413.70 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.77, 413.70 and 131.44 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.77 : 413.70 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.77/413.70 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.77x = 413.70 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.77x = 54,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,376.73/275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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