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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 276.08 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 276.08 and 130.18 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 276.08 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/276.08 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 276.08 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 35,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,940.09/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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