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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 306.84 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 306.84 and 132.60 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 306.84 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/306.84 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 306.84 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 40,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686.98/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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