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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 301.05 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 301.05 and 132.47 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 301.05 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/301.05 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 301.05 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 39,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881.41/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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