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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 308.07 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 308.07 and 132.23 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 308.07 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/308.07 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 308.07 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 40,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,736.87/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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