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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 279.57 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 279.57 and 132.26 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 279.57 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/279.57 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 279.57 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 36,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,975.93/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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