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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 391.82 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 391.82 and 132.57 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 391.82 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/391.82 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 391.82 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 51,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,942.91/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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