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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 301.41 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 301.41 and 132.64 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 301.41 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/301.41 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 301.41 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 39,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,979.02/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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