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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 289.63 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 289.63 and 132.32 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 289.63 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/289.63 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 289.63 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 38,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.84/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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