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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 609.27 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 609.27 and 132.36 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 609.27 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/609.27 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 609.27 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 80,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,642.98/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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