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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 609.78 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 609.78 and 132.66 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 609.78 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/609.78 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 609.78 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 80,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,893.41/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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