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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 609.72 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 609.72 and 132.62 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 609.72 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/609.72 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 609.72 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 80,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861.07/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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