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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 392.92 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 392.92 and 132.03 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 392.92 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/392.92 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 392.92 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 51,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876.90/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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