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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.44, 200.58 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.44, 200.58 and 131.55 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.44 : 200.58 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.44/200.58 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.44x = 200.58 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.44x = 26,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386.30/133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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