Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 276.82 and 130.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200.72, 276.82 and 130.75 is: 180.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200.72 : 276.82 = 130.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200.72/276.82 = 130.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200.72x = 276.82 × 130.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200.72x = 36,194.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,194.22/200.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180.32
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