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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.82 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.82 and 132.47 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.82 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.82 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.82 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 40,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644.23/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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