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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 263.28 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 263.28 and 132.45 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 263.28 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/263.28 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 263.28 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 34,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.44/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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