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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 269.01 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 269.01 and 132.78 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 269.01 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/269.01 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 269.01 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 35,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.15/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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