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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.30 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.30 and 132.06 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.30 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.30 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.30 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 36,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,356.12/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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