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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.03 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.03 and 132 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.03 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.03 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.03 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 40,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,395.96/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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