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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.38 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.38 and 132.82 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.38 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.38 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.38 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 38,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568.27/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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