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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 311.92 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 311.92 and 132 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 311.92 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/311.92 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 311.92 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 41,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173.44/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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