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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.98, 280.23 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.98, 280.23 and 132.75 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.98 : 280.23 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.98/280.23 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.98x = 280.23 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.98x = 37,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,200.03/186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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