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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.95, 413.97 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.95, 413.97 and 131.77 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.95 : 413.97 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.95/413.97 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.95x = 413.97 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.95x = 54,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548.83/275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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