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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.72, 306.64 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.72, 306.64 and 132.64 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.72 : 306.64 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.72/306.64 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.72x = 306.64 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.72x = 40,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.73/204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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