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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.07, 267.98 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.07, 267.98 and 132.03 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.07 : 267.98 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.07/267.98 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.07x = 267.98 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.07x = 35,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,380.74/194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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