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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 290.18 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 290.18 and 132.84 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 290.18 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/290.18 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 290.18 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 38,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.84/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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