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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 609.12 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 609.12 and 132.15 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 609.12 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/609.12 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 609.12 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 80,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.21/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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