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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 300.81 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 300.81 and 132.30 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 300.81 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/300.81 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 300.81 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 39,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797.66/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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