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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 289.84 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 289.84 and 132.82 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 289.84 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/289.84 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 289.84 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 38,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496.55/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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