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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 276.60 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 276.60 and 130.56 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 276.60 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/276.60 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 276.60 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 36,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112.90/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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