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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 306.84 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 306.84 and 132.56 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 306.84 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/306.84 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 306.84 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 40,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,674.71/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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