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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.06 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.06 and 130.17 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.06 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.06 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.06 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 35,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,934.73/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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