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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 301.96 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 301.96 and 132.23 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 301.96 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/301.96 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 301.96 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 39,929.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929.09/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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