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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 200.40 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 200.40 and 132.78 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 200.40 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/200.40 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 200.40 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 26,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608.33/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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