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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 276.21 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 276.21 and 130.30 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 276.21 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/276.21 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 276.21 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 35,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989.08/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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