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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 274.86 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 274.86 and 132.12 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 274.86 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/274.86 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 274.86 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 36,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,314.50/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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