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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 268.98 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 268.98 and 132.68 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 268.98 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/268.98 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 268.98 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 35,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688.27/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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