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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.04 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.04 and 132.40 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.04 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.04 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.04 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 40,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,784.50/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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