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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 276.57 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 276.57 and 130.50 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 276.57 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/276.57 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 276.57 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 36,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092.39/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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