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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 276.46 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 276.46 and 130.23 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 276.46 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/276.46 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 276.46 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 36,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,004.02/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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