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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 308.78 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 308.78 and 132.66 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 308.78 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/308.78 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 308.78 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 40,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,962.75/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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