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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 609.01 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 609.01 and 132.02 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 609.01 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/609.01 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 609.01 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 80,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,401.50/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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