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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 268.62 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 268.62 and 132.54 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 268.62 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/268.62 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 268.62 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 35,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.89/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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