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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 289.82 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 289.82 and 132.49 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 289.82 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/289.82 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 289.82 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 38,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397.59/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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