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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.64, 280.08 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.64, 280.08 and 132.72 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.64 : 280.08 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.64/280.08 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.64x = 280.08 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.64x = 37,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,172.22/186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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