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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 263.37 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 263.37 and 132.43 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 263.37 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/263.37 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 263.37 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 34,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878.09/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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