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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 413.67 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 413.67 and 131.54 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 413.67 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/413.67 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 413.67 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 54,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.15/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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