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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.95, 413.66 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.95, 413.66 and 131.64 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.95 : 413.66 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.95/413.66 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.95x = 413.66 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.95x = 54,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452.24/275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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