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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 609.20 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 609.20 and 132.23 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 609.20 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/609.20 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 609.20 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 80,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,550.81/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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