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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 609.31 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 609.31 and 132.20 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 609.31 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/609.31 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 609.31 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 80,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,550.12/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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