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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 267.97 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 267.97 and 132.23 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 267.97 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/267.97 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 267.97 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 35,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.26/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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