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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 268.66 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 268.66 and 132.73 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 268.66 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/268.66 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 268.66 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 35,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659.24/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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