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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 301.25 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 301.25 and 132.50 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 301.25 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/301.25 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 301.25 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 39,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.71/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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