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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 277.02 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 277.02 and 130.85 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 277.02 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/277.02 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 277.02 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 36,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246.68/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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