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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 300.63 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 300.63 and 132.20 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 300.63 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/300.63 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 300.63 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 39,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741.78/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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