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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.81 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.81 and 132.35 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.81 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.81 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.81 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 35,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.34/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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