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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 390.42 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 390.42 and 132.04 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 390.42 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/390.42 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 390.42 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 51,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551.06/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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