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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 262.62 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 262.62 and 132.30 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 262.62 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/262.62 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 262.62 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 34,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.63/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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