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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.39 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.39 and 132.30 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.39 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.39 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.39 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 80,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,622.30/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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