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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 414.20 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 414.20 and 131.82 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 414.20 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/414.20 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 414.20 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 54,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599.18/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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