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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 414.02 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 414.02 and 131.76 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 414.02 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/414.02 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 414.02 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 54,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551.28/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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