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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.35 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.35 and 132.53 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.35 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.35 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.35 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 37,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,815.35/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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