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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.21 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.21 and 132.47 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.21 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.21 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.21 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 51,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,823.51/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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