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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 263.82 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 263.82 and 132.14 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 263.82 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/263.82 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 263.82 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 34,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,860.85/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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