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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.08 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.08 and 132.48 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.08 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.08 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.08 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 36,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.04/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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