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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.91 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.91 and 132.26 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.91 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.91 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.91 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 34,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771.49/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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