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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 391.38 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 391.38 and 132.68 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 391.38 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/391.38 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 391.38 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 51,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,928.30/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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