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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 313.05 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 313.05 and 132.20 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 313.05 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/313.05 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 313.05 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 41,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385.21/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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