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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 273.72 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 273.72 and 132.87 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 273.72 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/273.72 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 273.72 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 36,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,369.18/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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