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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 302.03 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 302.03 and 132.87 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 302.03 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/302.03 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 302.03 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 40,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131.69/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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