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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 300.70 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 300.70 and 132.36 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 300.70 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/300.70 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 300.70 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 39,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.65/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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