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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 263.36 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 263.36 and 132.47 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 263.36 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/263.36 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 263.36 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 34,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.30/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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