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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 285.30 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 285.30 and 132.64 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 285.30 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/285.30 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 285.30 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 37,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842.19/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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