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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 276.79 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 276.79 and 132.81 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 276.79 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/276.79 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 276.79 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 36,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,762.07/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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