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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.50, 279.72 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.50, 279.72 and 132.23 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.50 : 279.72 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.50/279.72 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.50x = 279.72 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.50x = 36,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987.38/186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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