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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 274.05 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 274.05 and 132.27 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 274.05 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/274.05 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 274.05 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 36,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248.78/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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