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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 276.74 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 276.74 and 130.81 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 276.74 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/276.74 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 276.74 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 36,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,199.50/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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