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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.33, 609.37 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.33, 609.37 and 132.38 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.33 : 609.37 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.33/609.37 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.33x = 609.37 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.33x = 80,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,671.48/406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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