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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 280.44 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 280.44 and 132.57 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 280.44 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/280.44 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 280.44 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 37,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177.93/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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