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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.66 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.66 and 131.56 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.66 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.66 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.66 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 36,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397.39/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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