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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 609.58 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 609.58 and 132.58 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 609.58 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/609.58 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 609.58 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 80,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,818.12/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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