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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 609.27 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 609.27 and 132.19 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 609.27 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/609.27 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 609.27 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 80,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,535.69/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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