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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.39, 609.46 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.39, 609.46 and 132.42 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.39 : 609.46 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.39/609.46 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.39x = 609.46 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.39x = 80,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,701.65/406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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