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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 301.74 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 301.74 and 132.56 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 301.74 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/301.74 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 301.74 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 39,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997.15/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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