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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.81, 394.17 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.81, 394.17 and 132.76 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.81 : 394.17 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.81/394.17 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.81x = 394.17 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.81x = 52,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.01/262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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