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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 279.20 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 279.20 and 132.24 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 279.20 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/279.20 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 279.20 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 36,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.41/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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