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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 275.89 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 275.89 and 130.04 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 275.89 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/275.89 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 275.89 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 35,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,876.09/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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