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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.40 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.40 and 132.36 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.40 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.40 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.40 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 38,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437.34/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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