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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.85 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.85 and 132.47 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.85 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.85 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.85 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 35,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614.55/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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