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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 277.20 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 277.20 and 131.08 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 277.20 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/277.20 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 277.20 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 36,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335.38/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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