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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.76 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.76 and 132.02 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.76 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.76 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.76 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 37,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594.02/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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