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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 263.63 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 263.63 and 132.99 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 263.63 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/263.63 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 263.63 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 35,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060.61/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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