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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 274.65 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 274.65 and 132.20 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 274.65 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/274.65 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 274.65 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 36,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308.73/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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