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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 300.99 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 300.99 and 132.61 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 300.99 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/300.99 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 300.99 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 39,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,914.28/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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