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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 268 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 268 and 132.18 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 268 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/268 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 268 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 35,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424.24/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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