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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 413.81 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 413.81 and 131.83 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 413.81 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/413.81 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 413.81 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 54,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551.37/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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