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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.60 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.60 and 132.39 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.60 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.60 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.60 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 38,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604.92/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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