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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.62 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.62 and 132.10 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.62 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.62 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.62 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 36,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805.04/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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