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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 290.66 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 290.66 and 132.21 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 290.66 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/290.66 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 290.66 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 38,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,427.50/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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