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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 300.88 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 300.88 and 132.26 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 300.88 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/300.88 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 300.88 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 39,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794.39/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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