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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 275.97 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 275.97 and 130.25 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 275.97 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/275.97 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 275.97 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 35,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945.09/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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