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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 273.17 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 273.17 and 132.45 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 273.17 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/273.17 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 273.17 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 36,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.70/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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