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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 608.92 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 608.92 and 132.06 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 608.92 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/608.92 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 608.92 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 80,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,413.65/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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