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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.78 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.78 and 130.66 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.78 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.78 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.78 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 36,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164.07/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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