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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 290.28 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 290.28 and 132.32 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 290.28 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/290.28 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 290.28 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 38,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,409.85/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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