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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 263.48 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 263.48 and 132.83 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 263.48 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/263.48 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 263.48 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 34,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998.05/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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