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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 272.94 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 272.94 and 132.48 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 272.94 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/272.94 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 272.94 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 36,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,159.09/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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