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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 414.05 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 414.05 and 131.63 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 414.05 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/414.05 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 414.05 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 54,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498.67/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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