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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 268.24 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 268.24 and 132.15 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 268.24 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/268.24 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 268.24 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 35,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447.47/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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