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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 276.10 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 276.10 and 132.65 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 276.10 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/276.10 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 276.10 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 36,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,624.67/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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