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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 307.58 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 307.58 and 132.15 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 307.58 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/307.58 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 307.58 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 40,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,646.04/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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