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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 300.98 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 300.98 and 132.46 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 300.98 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/300.98 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 300.98 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 39,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,867.81/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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