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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.60 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.60 and 132.12 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.60 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.60 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.60 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 39,715.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715.27/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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