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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 413.58 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 413.58 and 131.43 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 413.58 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/413.58 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 413.58 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 54,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,356.82/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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