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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 268.16 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 268.16 and 132.15 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 268.16 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/268.16 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 268.16 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 35,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436.68/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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