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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 413.35 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 413.35 and 131.81 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 413.35 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/413.35 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 413.35 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 54,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481.95/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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