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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.37 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.37 and 132.95 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.37 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.37 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.37 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 81,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,148.69/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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