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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 280.08 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 280.08 and 132.48 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 280.08 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/280.08 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 280.08 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 37,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,105.00/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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