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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.80, 274.36 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.80, 274.36 and 132.31 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.80 : 274.36 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.80/274.36 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.80x = 274.36 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.80x = 36,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299.45/198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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