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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 289.44 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 289.44 and 132.48 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 289.44 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/289.44 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 289.44 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 38,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.01/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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