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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 273.45 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 273.45 and 132.84 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 273.45 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/273.45 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 273.45 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 36,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325.10/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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