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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 285.30 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 285.30 and 132.73 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 285.30 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/285.30 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 285.30 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 37,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,867.87/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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