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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.11, 290.86 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.11, 290.86 and 132.33 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.11 : 290.86 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.11/290.86 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.11x = 290.86 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.11x = 38,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489.50/194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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