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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 609.16 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 609.16 and 132.16 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 609.16 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/609.16 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 609.16 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 80,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506.59/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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