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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 275.40 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 275.40 and 132.70 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 275.40 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/275.40 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 275.40 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 36,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.92/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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