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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.40 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.40 and 132.32 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.40 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.40 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.40 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 80,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,635.81/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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