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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.20 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.20 and 132.44 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.20 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.20 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.20 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 40,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815.80/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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