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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 274.98 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 274.98 and 132.90 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 274.98 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/274.98 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 274.98 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 36,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.84/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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