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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.67, 394.02 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.67, 394.02 and 132.62 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.67 : 394.02 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.67/394.02 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.67x = 394.02 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.67x = 52,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,252.96/262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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