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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 305.98 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 305.98 and 132.04 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 305.98 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/305.98 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 305.98 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 40,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401.60/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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