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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 609.40 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 609.40 and 132.42 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 609.40 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/609.40 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 609.40 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 80,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,696.91/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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