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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 609.97 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 609.97 and 132.70 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 609.97 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/609.97 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 609.97 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 80,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,941.21/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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