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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 609.48 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 609.48 and 132.50 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 609.48 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/609.48 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 609.48 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 80,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753.05/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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