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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 273.34 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 273.34 and 132.67 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 273.34 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/273.34 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 273.34 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 36,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264.02/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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