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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 290.62 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 290.62 and 132.92 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 290.62 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/290.62 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 290.62 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 38,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,629.21/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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