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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 302.25 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 302.25 and 132.89 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 302.25 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/302.25 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 302.25 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 40,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166.00/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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