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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276.12 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 276.12 and 131.12 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 276.12 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/276.12 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 276.12 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 36,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,204.85/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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