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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 308.27 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 308.27 and 132.57 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 308.27 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/308.27 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 308.27 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 40,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,867.69/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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