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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 284.82 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 284.82 and 132.32 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 284.82 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/284.82 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 284.82 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 37,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687.38/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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