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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 279.97 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 279.97 and 132.38 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 279.97 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/279.97 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 279.97 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 37,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060.70/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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