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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 268.81 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 268.81 and 132.60 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 268.81 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/268.81 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 268.81 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 35,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644.21/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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