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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.65 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.65 and 132.75 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.65 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.65 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.65 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 51,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,991.54/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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