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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 275.27 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 275.27 and 132.02 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 275.27 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/275.27 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 275.27 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 36,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,340.14/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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