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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 307.16 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 307.16 and 132.47 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 307.16 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/307.16 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 307.16 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 40,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,688.94/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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