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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 267.84 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 267.84 and 132.12 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 267.84 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/267.84 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 267.84 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 35,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387.02/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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