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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 273.77 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 273.77 and 132.86 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 273.77 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/273.77 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 273.77 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 36,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.05/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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