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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.22 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.22 and 131.96 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.22 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.22 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.22 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 38,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165.47/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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