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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 285.80 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 285.80 and 132.86 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 285.80 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/285.80 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 285.80 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 37,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971.39/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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