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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.73 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.73 and 132.73 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.73 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.73 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.73 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 80,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,929.46/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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