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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 276.26 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 276.26 and 130.31 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 276.26 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/276.26 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 276.26 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 35,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997.41/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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