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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 290.22 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 290.22 and 132.68 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 290.22 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/290.22 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 290.22 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 38,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506.39/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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