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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.49, 200.33 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.49, 200.33 and 132.48 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.49 : 200.33 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.49/200.33 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.49x = 200.33 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.49x = 26,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539.06/133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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