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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 610.12 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 610.12 and 132.82 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 610.12 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/610.12 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 610.12 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 81,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,036.14/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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