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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 610.34 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 610.34 and 132.95 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 610.34 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/610.34 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 610.34 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 81,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,145.56/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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