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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 276.03 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 276.03 and 130.11 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 276.03 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/276.03 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 276.03 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 35,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914.26/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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