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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 609.08 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 609.08 and 132.21 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 609.08 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/609.08 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 609.08 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 80,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,526.47/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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