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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.37, 302.30 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.37, 302.30 and 132.65 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.37 : 302.30 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.37/302.30 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.37x = 302.30 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.37x = 40,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100.10/201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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