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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 277.16 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 277.16 and 130.96 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 277.16 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/277.16 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 277.16 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 36,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,296.87/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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