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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 609.77 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 609.77 and 132.58 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 609.77 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/609.77 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 609.77 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 80,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842.11/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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