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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.68 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.68 and 132.20 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.68 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.68 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.68 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 34,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726.30/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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