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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 394.61 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 394.61 and 132.93 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 394.61 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/394.61 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 394.61 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 52,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.84/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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