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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.06 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.06 and 132.76 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.06 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.06 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.06 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 37,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844.57/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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