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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 273.29 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 273.29 and 132.66 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 273.29 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/273.29 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 273.29 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 36,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253.99/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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