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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 393.88 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 393.88 and 132.65 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 393.88 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/393.88 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 393.88 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 52,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249.82/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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