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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.98, 268.86 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.98, 268.86 and 132.69 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.98 : 268.86 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.98/268.86 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.98x = 268.86 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.98x = 35,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675.03/194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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