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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.03 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.03 and 132.84 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.03 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.03 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.03 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 38,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526.92/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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