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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 305.64 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 305.64 and 132.30 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 305.64 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/305.64 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 305.64 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 40,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,436.17/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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