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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 391.26 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 391.26 and 132.50 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 391.26 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/391.26 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 391.26 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 51,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,841.95/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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