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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.70 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.70 and 132.82 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.70 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.70 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.70 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 40,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,071.13/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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