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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 301.99 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 301.99 and 132.03 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 301.99 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/301.99 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 301.99 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 39,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872.09/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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