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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 268.66 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 268.66 and 132.66 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 268.66 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/268.66 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 268.66 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 35,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,640.44/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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