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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 306.48 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 306.48 and 132.34 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 306.48 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/306.48 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 306.48 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 40,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559.56/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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