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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.77 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.77 and 131.50 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.77 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.77 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.77 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 36,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395.26/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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