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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 275.52 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 275.52 and 132.32 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 275.52 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/275.52 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 275.52 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 36,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456.81/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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