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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.36 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.36 and 132.96 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.36 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.36 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.36 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 40,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.59/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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