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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 268.80 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 268.80 and 132.58 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 268.80 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/268.80 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 268.80 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 35,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,637.50/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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