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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 267.99 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 267.99 and 132.23 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 267.99 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/267.99 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 267.99 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 35,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436.32/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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