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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 268.47 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 268.47 and 132.39 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 268.47 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/268.47 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 268.47 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 35,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.74/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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