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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 268.04 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 268.04 and 132.20 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 268.04 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/268.04 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 268.04 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 35,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.89/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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