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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 279.48 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 279.48 and 132.16 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 279.48 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/279.48 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 279.48 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 36,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,936.08/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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