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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 307.08 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 307.08 and 132.24 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 307.08 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/307.08 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 307.08 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 40,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,608.26/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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