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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.78, 308.43 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.78, 308.43 and 132.42 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.78 : 308.43 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.78/308.43 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.78x = 308.43 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.78x = 40,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.30/205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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