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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.24, 609.33 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.24, 609.33 and 132.32 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.24 : 609.33 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.24/609.33 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.24x = 609.33 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.24x = 80,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,626.55/406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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