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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.33 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.33 and 132.53 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.33 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.33 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.33 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 40,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,597.91/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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