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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 413.79 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 413.79 and 131.66 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 413.79 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/413.79 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 413.79 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 54,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479.59/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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