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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.01, 288.98 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.01, 288.98 and 132.05 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.01 : 288.98 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.01/288.98 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.01x = 288.98 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.01x = 38,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.15/193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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