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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.52 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.52 and 131.31 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.52 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.52 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.52 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 54,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299.31/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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