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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 263.31 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 263.31 and 132.62 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 263.31 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/263.31 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 263.31 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 34,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.17/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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