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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 272.96 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 272.96 and 132.40 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 272.96 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/272.96 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 272.96 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 36,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139.90/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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