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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 307.31 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 307.31 and 132.77 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 307.31 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/307.31 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 307.31 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 40,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,801.65/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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