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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 276.83 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 276.83 and 130.87 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 276.83 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/276.83 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 276.83 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 36,228.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.09/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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