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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.51, 609.75 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.51, 609.75 and 132.82 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.51 : 609.75 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.51/609.75 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.51x = 609.75 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.51x = 80,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,985.47/406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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