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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 276.11 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 276.11 and 130.24 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 276.11 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/276.11 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 276.11 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 35,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.57/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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