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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.26, 273.52 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.26, 273.52 and 132.78 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.26 : 273.52 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.26/273.52 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.26x = 273.52 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.26x = 36,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,317.99/198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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