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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 279.92 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 279.92 and 132.80 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 279.92 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/279.92 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 279.92 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 37,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173.38/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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