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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 608.85 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 608.85 and 132.21 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 608.85 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/608.85 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 608.85 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 80,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,496.06/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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