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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 608.97 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 608.97 and 132.11 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 608.97 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/608.97 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 608.97 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 80,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.03/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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