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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 300.27 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 300.27 and 132.11 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 300.27 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/300.27 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 300.27 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 39,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668.67/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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