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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.83, 278.84 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.83, 278.84 and 132.17 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.83 : 278.84 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.83/278.84 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.83x = 278.84 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.83x = 36,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853.22/185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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