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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 301.61 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 301.61 and 132.52 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 301.61 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/301.61 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 301.61 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 39,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969.36/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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