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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.20 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.20 and 130.23 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.20 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.20 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.20 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 35,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968.87/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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