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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 290.36 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 290.36 and 132.39 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 290.36 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/290.36 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 290.36 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 38,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440.76/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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