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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 608.92 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 608.92 and 132.11 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 608.92 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/608.92 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 608.92 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 80,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,441.62/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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