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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.24 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.24 and 132.30 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.24 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.24 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.24 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 36,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414.25/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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