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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 276.44 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 276.44 and 130.44 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 276.44 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/276.44 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 276.44 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 36,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058.83/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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