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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269 and 132.72 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 35,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701.68/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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