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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 273.51 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 273.51 and 132.84 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 273.51 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/273.51 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 273.51 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 36,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,333.07/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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