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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 301.59 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 301.59 and 132.82 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 301.59 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/301.59 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 301.59 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 40,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,057.18/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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