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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 290.41 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 290.41 and 132.84 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 290.41 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/290.41 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 290.41 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 38,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,577.73/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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