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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.46, 200.32 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.46, 200.32 and 130.50 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.46 : 200.32 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.46/200.32 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.46x = 200.32 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.46x = 26,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141.76/133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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