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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.16 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.16 and 132.60 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.16 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.16 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.16 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 39,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933.15/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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