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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 301.95 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 301.95 and 132.93 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 301.95 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/301.95 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 301.95 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 40,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138.21/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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