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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.29 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.29 and 132.21 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.29 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.29 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.29 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 39,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,833.55/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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