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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 289.92 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 289.92 and 132.60 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 289.92 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/289.92 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 289.92 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 38,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,443.39/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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