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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.42 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.42 and 132.71 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.42 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.42 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.42 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 38,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.64/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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