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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.70 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.70 and 131.78 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.70 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.70 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.70 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 54,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517.39/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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