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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 275.97 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 275.97 and 132.60 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 275.97 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/275.97 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 275.97 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 36,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,591.71/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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