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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.10 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.10 and 131.39 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.10 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.10 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.10 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 38,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.79/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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