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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 609.01 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 609.01 and 132.12 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 609.01 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/609.01 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 609.01 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 80,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,461.74/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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