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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 609.51 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 609.51 and 132.53 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 609.51 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/609.51 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 609.51 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 80,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,775.81/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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