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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.22 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.22 and 132.26 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.22 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.22 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.22 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 35,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473.02/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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