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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.65 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.65 and 132.21 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.65 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.65 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.65 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 39,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748.28/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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