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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 276.24 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 276.24 and 130.17 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 276.24 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/276.24 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 276.24 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 35,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958.16/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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