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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 275.82 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 275.82 and 132.39 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 275.82 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/275.82 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 275.82 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 36,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,515.81/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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