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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.18 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.18 and 132.54 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.18 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.18 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.18 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 36,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207.28/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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