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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.87 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.87 and 132.67 is: 199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.87 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.87 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.87 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 80,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,912.34/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.05

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