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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 263.41 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 263.41 and 132.63 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 263.41 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/263.41 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 263.41 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 34,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936.07/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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