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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.93, 393.76 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.93, 393.76 and 132.76 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 393.76 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/393.76 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 393.76 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 52,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275.58/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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