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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 313.26 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 313.26 and 132.30 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 313.26 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/313.26 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 313.26 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 41,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444.30/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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