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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.73 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.73 and 132.97 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.73 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.73 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.73 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 40,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254.01/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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