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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 609.38 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 609.38 and 132.34 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 609.38 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/609.38 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 609.38 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 80,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,641.64/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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