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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.92 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.92 and 132.20 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.92 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.92 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.92 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 35,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,419.02/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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