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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 263.14 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 263.14 and 132.52 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 263.14 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/263.14 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 263.14 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 34,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.31/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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