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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 302.13 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 302.13 and 132.93 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 302.13 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/302.13 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 302.13 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 40,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162.14/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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