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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 262.51 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 262.51 and 132.35 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 262.51 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/262.51 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 262.51 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 34,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743.20/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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