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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 276.74 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 276.74 and 130.68 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 276.74 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/276.74 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 276.74 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 36,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164.38/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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