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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 277.13 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 277.13 and 130.94 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 277.13 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/277.13 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 277.13 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 36,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287.40/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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