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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 300.95 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 300.95 and 132.30 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 300.95 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/300.95 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 300.95 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 39,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,815.02/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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