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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.65 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.65 and 132.30 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.65 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.65 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.65 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 38,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,320.70/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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