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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 289.72 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 289.72 and 132.29 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 289.72 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/289.72 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 289.72 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 38,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326.40/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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