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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.08 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.08 and 132.05 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.08 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.08 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.08 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 40,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815.12/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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