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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.19 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.19 and 132.58 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.19 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.19 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.19 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 34,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893.73/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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