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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 300.96 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 300.96 and 132.48 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 300.96 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/300.96 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 300.96 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 39,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871.18/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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