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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.45, 289.65 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.45, 289.65 and 132.70 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.45 : 289.65 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.45/289.65 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.45x = 289.65 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.45x = 38,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,436.56/193.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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