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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.56 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.56 and 131.92 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.56 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.56 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.56 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 38,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.68/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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