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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.10 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.10 and 130.18 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.10 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.10 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.10 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 35,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942.70/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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