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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.69, 394.15 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.69, 394.15 and 132.67 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.69 : 394.15 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.69/394.15 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.69x = 394.15 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.69x = 52,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291.88/262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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