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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 277.09 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 277.09 and 130.88 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 277.09 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/277.09 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 277.09 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 36,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265.93/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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