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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.36 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.36 and 130.26 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.36 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.36 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.36 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 35,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998.65/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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