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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.96 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.96 and 132.40 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.96 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.96 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.96 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 40,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,641.50/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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