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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 276.08 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 276.08 and 132.58 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 276.08 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/276.08 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 276.08 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 36,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.31/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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