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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 276.06 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 276.06 and 131 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 276.06 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/276.06 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 276.06 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 36,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163.86/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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