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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 279.87 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 279.87 and 132.67 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 279.87 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/279.87 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 279.87 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 37,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130.35/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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