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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.63, 394.06 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.63, 394.06 and 132.75 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.63 : 394.06 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.63/394.06 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.63x = 394.06 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.63x = 52,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311.47/262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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