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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 284.76 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 284.76 and 132.28 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 284.76 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/284.76 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 284.76 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 37,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668.05/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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