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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 276.90 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 276.90 and 132.61 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 276.90 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/276.90 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 276.90 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 36,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.71/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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