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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 284.67 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 284.67 and 132.11 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 284.67 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/284.67 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 284.67 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 37,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,607.75/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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