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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 610.22 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 610.22 and 132.78 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 610.22 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/610.22 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 610.22 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 81,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,025.01/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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