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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 393.96 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 393.96 and 132.66 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 393.96 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/393.96 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 393.96 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 52,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262.73/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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