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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.87, 393.69 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.87, 393.69 and 132.66 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.87 : 393.69 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.87/393.69 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.87x = 393.69 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.87x = 52,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226.92/262.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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