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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 268.38 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 268.38 and 132.30 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 268.38 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/268.38 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 268.38 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 35,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.67/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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