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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.32 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.32 and 132.28 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.32 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.32 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.32 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 35,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,493.37/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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