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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.81 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.81 and 131.62 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.81 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.81 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.81 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 36,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,433.73/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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