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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 277.10 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 277.10 and 131.07 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 277.10 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/277.10 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 277.10 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 36,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,321.11/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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