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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.69 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.69 and 132.64 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.69 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.69 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.69 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 40,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,679.36/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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