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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 276.51 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 276.51 and 130.37 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 276.51 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/276.51 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 276.51 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 36,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047.08/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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