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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.04 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.04 and 132.44 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.04 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.04 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.04 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 38,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,412.90/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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