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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 391.20 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 391.20 and 132.48 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 391.20 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/391.20 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 391.20 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 51,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826.18/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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