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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 276.98 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 276.98 and 132.48 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 276.98 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/276.98 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 276.98 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 36,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,693.65/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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