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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 609.69 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 609.69 and 132.48 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 609.69 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/609.69 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 609.69 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 80,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,771.11/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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