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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.92 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.92 and 132.18 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.92 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.92 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.92 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 39,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774.94/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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