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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 267.89 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 267.89 and 132.18 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 267.89 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/267.89 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 267.89 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 35,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.04/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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