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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 391.56 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 391.56 and 132.80 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 391.56 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/391.56 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 391.56 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 51,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,999.17/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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