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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 608.84 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 608.84 and 132.01 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 608.84 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/608.84 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 608.84 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 80,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.97/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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