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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.68, 307.02 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.68, 307.02 and 132.60 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.68 : 307.02 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.68/307.02 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.68x = 307.02 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.68x = 40,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.85/204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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