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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 301.80 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 301.80 and 132.86 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 301.80 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/301.80 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 301.80 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 40,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097.15/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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