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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.17 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.17 and 132.06 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.17 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.17 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.17 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 39,639.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639.79/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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