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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.42 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.42 and 132.12 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.42 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.42 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.42 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 36,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,652.73/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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