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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 313.83 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 313.83 and 132.48 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 313.83 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/313.83 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 313.83 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 41,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,576.20/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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