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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 609.68 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 609.68 and 132.51 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 609.68 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/609.68 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 609.68 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 80,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,788.70/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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