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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.38, 273.36 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.38, 273.36 and 132.97 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.38 : 273.36 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.38/273.36 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.38x = 273.36 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.38x = 36,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348.68/198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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