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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.28, 273.76 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.28, 273.76 and 132.92 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.28 : 273.76 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.28/273.76 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.28x = 273.76 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.28x = 36,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,388.18/198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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