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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 307.82 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 307.82 and 132.18 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 307.82 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/307.82 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 307.82 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 40,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.65/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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