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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 392.02 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 392.02 and 132.94 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 392.02 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/392.02 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 392.02 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 52,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,115.14/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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