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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 275.51 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 275.51 and 132.44 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 275.51 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/275.51 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 275.51 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 36,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487.50/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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