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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.52, 609.80 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.52, 609.80 and 132.60 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.52 : 609.80 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.52/609.80 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.52x = 609.80 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.52x = 80,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,858.82/406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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