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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 262.10 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 262.10 and 132 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 262.10 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/262.10 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 262.10 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 34,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597.20/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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