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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.75, 610.16 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.75, 610.16 and 132.82 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.75 : 610.16 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.75/610.16 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.75x = 610.16 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.75x = 81,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041.45/406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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