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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 609.41 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 609.41 and 132.33 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 609.41 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/609.41 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 609.41 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 80,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,639.52/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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