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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 390.66 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 390.66 and 132 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 390.66 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/390.66 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 390.66 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 51,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,567.12/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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