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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 276.91 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 276.91 and 130.77 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 276.91 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/276.91 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 276.91 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 36,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,211.19/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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