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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.22 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.22 and 132.57 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.22 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.22 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.22 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 34,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,895.08/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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