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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.02 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.02 and 130.13 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.02 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.02 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.02 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 35,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,916.45/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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