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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 413.49 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 413.49 and 131.90 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 413.49 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/413.49 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 413.49 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 54,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.33/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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