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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 279.54 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 279.54 and 132.21 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 279.54 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/279.54 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 279.54 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 36,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,957.98/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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