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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 391.28 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 391.28 and 132.52 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 391.28 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/391.28 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 391.28 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 51,852.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852.43/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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