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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.14 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.14 and 132.16 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.14 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.14 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.14 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 37,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684.10/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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