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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 394.43 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 394.43 and 132.98 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 394.43 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/394.43 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 394.43 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 52,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.66/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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