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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.40 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.40 and 132.80 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.40 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.40 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.40 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 36,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971.52/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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