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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.26 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.26 and 132.66 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.26 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.26 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.26 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 36,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,251.00/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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