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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 273.75 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 273.75 and 132.60 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 273.75 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/273.75 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 273.75 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 36,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299.25/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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