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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 306.51 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 306.51 and 132.05 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 306.51 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/306.51 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 306.51 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 40,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,473.56/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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