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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 263.44 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 263.44 and 132.88 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 263.44 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/263.44 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 263.44 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 35,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,005.91/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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