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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.34 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.34 and 132.72 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.34 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.34 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.34 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 38,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.92/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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