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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.65, 394.02 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.65, 394.02 and 132.66 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.65 : 394.02 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.65/394.02 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.65x = 394.02 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.65x = 52,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.69/262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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