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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 268.20 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 268.20 and 132.25 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 268.20 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/268.20 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 268.20 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 35,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.78/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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