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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 276.51 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 276.51 and 130.41 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 276.51 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/276.51 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 276.51 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 36,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060.16/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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