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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.37, 273.66 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.37, 273.66 and 132.85 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.37 : 273.66 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.37/273.66 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.37x = 273.66 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.37x = 36,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,355.73/198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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