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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.21 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.21 and 132.72 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.21 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.21 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.21 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 37,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.07/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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