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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 301.53 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 301.53 and 132.60 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 301.53 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/301.53 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 301.53 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 39,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982.88/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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