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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 276.51 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 276.51 and 130.58 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 276.51 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/276.51 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 276.51 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 36,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,105.29/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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