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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 268.82 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 268.82 and 132.60 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 268.82 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/268.82 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 268.82 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 35,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645.53/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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