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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.59 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.59 and 132.14 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.59 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.59 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.59 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 40,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644.94/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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