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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.74, 264.63 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.74, 264.63 and 132.82 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.74 : 264.63 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.74/264.63 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.74x = 264.63 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.74x = 35,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148.16/191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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