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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 307.56 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 307.56 and 132.01 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 307.56 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/307.56 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 307.56 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 40,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,601.00/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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