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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 289.86 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 289.86 and 132.31 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 289.86 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/289.86 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 289.86 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 38,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351.38/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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