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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 280.08 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 280.08 and 132.58 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 280.08 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/280.08 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 280.08 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 37,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133.01/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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