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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 608.83 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 608.83 and 132.25 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 608.83 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/608.83 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 608.83 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 80,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,514.67/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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