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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 609.82 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 609.82 and 132.66 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 609.82 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/609.82 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 609.82 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 80,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,898.39/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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