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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 301.58 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 301.58 and 132.58 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 301.58 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/301.58 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 301.58 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 39,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983.48/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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