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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 414.06 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 414.06 and 131.62 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 414.06 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/414.06 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 414.06 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 54,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498.58/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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