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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 609.26 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 609.26 and 132.32 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 609.26 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/609.26 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 609.26 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 80,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,617.28/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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