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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 289.56 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 289.56 and 132.63 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 289.56 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/289.56 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 289.56 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 38,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404.34/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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