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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.17 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.17 and 130.21 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.17 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.17 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.17 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 35,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.10/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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