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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.75 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.75 and 130.52 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.75 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.75 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.75 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 36,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122.10/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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