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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 413.90 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 413.90 and 131.67 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 413.90 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/413.90 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 413.90 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 54,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,497.55/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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