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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 609.78 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 609.78 and 132.64 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 609.78 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/609.78 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 609.78 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 80,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881.22/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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