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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 276.06 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 276.06 and 129.94 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 276.06 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/276.06 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 276.06 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 35,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871.24/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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