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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.95, 288.90 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.95, 288.90 and 132.20 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.95 : 288.90 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.95/288.90 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.95x = 288.90 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.95x = 38,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191.14/192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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