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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.10 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.10 and 130.16 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.10 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.10 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.10 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 35,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.18/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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