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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.58 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.58 and 131.98 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.58 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.58 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.58 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 38,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218.77/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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