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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 300.84 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 300.84 and 132.24 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 300.84 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/300.84 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 300.84 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 39,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783.08/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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