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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.35, 609.59 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.35, 609.59 and 132.44 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.35 : 609.59 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.35/609.59 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.35x = 609.59 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.35x = 80,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,731.38/406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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