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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 301.01 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 301.01 and 132.45 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 301.01 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/301.01 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 301.01 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 39,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,868.77/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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