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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.54 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.54 and 132.92 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.54 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.54 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.54 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 40,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213.62/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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