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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 390.58 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 390.58 and 132.04 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 390.58 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/390.58 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 390.58 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 51,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572.18/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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