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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 307.60 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 307.60 and 132.96 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 307.60 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/307.60 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 307.60 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 40,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898.50/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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