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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 291.60 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 291.60 and 132.88 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 291.60 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/291.60 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 291.60 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 38,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747.81/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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