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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 262.72 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 262.72 and 132.16 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 262.72 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/262.72 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 262.72 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 34,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,721.08/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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