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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 609.03 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 609.03 and 132.08 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 609.03 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/609.03 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 609.03 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 80,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,437.64/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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