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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.60 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.60 and 132.78 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.60 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.60 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.60 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 40,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046.45/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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