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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 610.16 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 610.16 and 132.92 is: 199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 610.16 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/610.16 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 610.16 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 81,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102.47/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.38

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