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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.05, 413.73 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.05, 413.73 and 131.46 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.05 : 413.73 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.05/413.73 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.05x = 413.73 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.05x = 54,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,388.95/276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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