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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.47, 276.47 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.47, 276.47 and 130.50 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.47 : 276.47 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.47/276.47 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.47x = 276.47 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.47x = 36,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079.66/200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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