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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.33 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.33 and 132.09 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.33 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.33 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.33 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 39,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,670.59/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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