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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.33 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.33 and 132.64 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.33 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.33 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.33 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 39,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,968.41/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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